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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 788.03, 1,087.28 and 526.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 788.03, 1,087.28 and 526.10 is: 725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    788.03 : 1,087.28 = 526.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    788.03/1,087.28 = 526.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    788.03x = 1,087.28 × 526.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    788.03x = 572,017.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,017.96/788.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 725.88

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